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SK12 GHZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,476 mi
Last recorded37,476 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 GHZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 37,476 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 32,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 26,715 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 26,570 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 26,438 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 26,115 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 25,471 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 24,855 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 23,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 22,117 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 19,166 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 19,166 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,279 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 14,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded brake pads low

osf tyre splitting but not shownig cords

rear brake pads getting low

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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SK12 GHZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,465 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK12 GHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SK12 GHZ registered?

SK12 GHZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is SK12 GHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 GHZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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